Insulin Nation
JULY 8, 2016
When I woke up this morning, I felt tired. My mouth was dry. My head hurt. I had to pee. I even threw up a little. I had been drinking last night, so I thought I was just a bit hung over. I made my way downstairs and drew blood from my finger – a morning ritual since I was 14. The meter read 22mm/oL (396 mg/dL). “Well, that explains it,” I said to myself.
Chilmark Research
JULY 11, 2016
A recent report has gone great lengths to explain how and to what extent telehealth can improve outcomes, and it is well worth a read if your healthcare organization (HCO) plans to explore investments in telehealth services now or in the future. No, I’m not talking about The Wall Street Journal declaration that telemedicine is transforming healthcare.
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E-CareManagement
JULY 28, 2016
Writing in Vox, Sarah Kliff describes VC-backed health plan Oscar’s latest twist on strategy: Oscar’s hope is that it can take narrow networks to the next level; rather than simply cutting costs, Oscar wants to use a narrow network to improve patient experience by deeply integrating with the hospitals and doctors it works with. Is this the right strategic approach for Oscar?
American Well
JULY 26, 2016
Telemedicine Today: July 2016. Welcome to the July 2016 edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! Each month we re-visit some of the most exciting news and influential events from the month. From success stories, to legislative updates, research findings and product updates, we’ll share the latest hypes, trends and news you can’t miss. Telehealth Program Staffing Survey.
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Healthcare Exchange Standards
JULY 4, 2016
I just finished a fantastic book " In the Land of Invented Languages: Adventures in Linguistic Creativity, Madness, and Genius " by Arika Okrent. This book was recommended by Grahame Grieve. I don't have evidence he recommended it, but I am sure it was Grahame. I wondered why he would have recommended such an obscure book. I may have figured out why, but I might have completely over blown the thought.
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Insulin Nation
JULY 8, 2016
Ten-year-old Lundyn Cox of Mustang, Oklahoma learned by text message that she’d been kicked off her softball team because of her Type 1 diabetes. The text was sent to her mom, Brandy Skoropowski, by the coach. Lundyn was a “liability” to the team, the coach later told Skoropowski. “It’s not a safe sport for her. On a 104⁰ day, she could slip into a diabetic coma,” a text said, according to Skoropowski.
Insulin Nation
JULY 15, 2016
A new study confirms what many with diabetes have known all along – that staying healthy comes at a steep price. Researchers with the Health Care Cost Institute found that health care costs for people with diabetes on private insurance plans was about 3.6 times more than health care costs for those without diabetes. Health care spending was highest for adults with diabetes in the 55-65 age bracket, but the second-highest spending was for children with diabetes, ages 0-18.
Insulin Nation
JULY 22, 2016
On July 21st, an FDA Advisory Committee panel convened to consider an application by Dexcom to relabel the G5 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) as a device suitable for use in making treatment decisions. Later that afternoon, the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition broke the news on its Facebook page that the committee had voted for that labeling change.
Insulin Nation
JULY 11, 2016
One in every 200 Finnish children under the age of 15 has Type 1 diabetes. In the neighboring region Karelia, which is in Russia, just one in 1200 children of the same age group has T1. The two countries are incredibly similar – both are home to the same ethnic groups and are affected by the same geographic factors. The one major difference is that Russian Karelia is a much poorer country than Finland.
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Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.
Insulin Nation
JULY 14, 2016
Integrated Diabetes Services (IDS) provides detailed advice and coaching on diabetes management from certified diabetes educators and dieticians. Insulin Nation hosts a regular Q&A column from IDS that answers questions submitted from the Type 1 diabetes community. So, you’ve made a decision to give insulin pump therapy a try. Here are the steps to take before you get connected. 1.
Insulin Nation
JULY 22, 2016
Pennsylvania legislators have passed a law that will make it easier for children with Type 1 diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels in school. The legislation enables public and private school staff members who lack medical or nursing licenses to perform diabetes care for students when school nurses are unavailable. Act 86 was signed by Governor Tom Wolf on July 14th, 2016.
Insulin Nation
JULY 22, 2016
Glucagon – it’s not just for emergencies anymore. That seems to be the growing sentiment among diabetes researchers as the treatment is being tested for use in a dual-chamber bionic (or artificial) pancreas and as pharmaceutical companies race to commercialize a version of the substance that is room-temperature-stable. For the bionic pancreas to win FDA approval, it will need to prove that the novel aspects of the treatment are safe and effective.
Insulin Nation
JULY 18, 2016
Commentary. When Theresa May became prime minister of the United Kingdom this past week, it represented a major milestone for the Type 1 community. Whether you agree with May’s politics or not, her appointment as head of state for a major democracy is a validation that people with Type 1 are capable of anything. I should be completely happy about this.
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Ambiq®, a leading developer of ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions that deliver a multifold increase in energy efficiency, introduces HeartKit, its latest addition to neuralSPOT. This optimized AI model enables running various real-time heart monitoring applications to help users and their healthcare providers quickly identify any irregular events to take necessary actions.
American Well
JULY 25, 2016
Think of today’s consumer world of 24/7 assistance and constant communication through social media, email, texting and video chats. Then consider healthcare – a world where in-person interaction between clinicians and patients is still the overwhelming norm. While most public-facing industries now take for granted the need for seamless and multi-channel options for physical and virtual engagement, healthcare is still playing catch up.
American Well
JULY 21, 2016
Roughly 61% of health systems have adopted some sort of telehealth in 2016, up 3.5% from 2015, according to the new HIMSS Analytics 2016 Telemedicine Study. The study surveyed 243 healthcare IT leaders in the U.S. and the overwhelming consensus was that telehealth is becoming more and more popular. So, why are health systems adopting telehealth more and more?
American Well
JULY 21, 2016
Roughly 61% of health systems have adopted some sort of telehealth in 2016, up 3.5% from 2015, according to the new HIMSS Analytics 2016 Telemedicine Study. The study surveyed 243 healthcare IT leaders in the U.S. and the overwhelming consensus was that telehealth is becoming more and more popular. So, why are health systems adopting telehealth more and more?
American Well
JULY 15, 2016
When a partner is recognized by their industry for cutting-edge work, you’re proud to be aligned with a venerable brand and innovator. This was the case for us when the American Hospital Association recently came out with their list of the 2016 “Most Wired” hospitals. We’re excited that so many of our innovative partners were recognized for their work collaborating with us on telemedicine.
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This report explores current issues in the behavioral health industry in 2023. Topics covered include quantitative statistics describing the overall increase in behavioral health issues, the impact of psychologist and staff burnout, how HIPAA compliance is once again at the top of our minds & much more!
American Well
JULY 15, 2016
When a partner is recognized by their industry for cutting-edge work, you’re proud to be aligned with a venerable brand and innovator. This was the case for us when the American Hospital Association recently came out with their list of the 2016 “Most Wired” hospitals. We’re excited that so many of our innovative partners were recognized for their work collaborating with us on telemedicine.
American Well
JULY 7, 2016
This post originally appeared on [link]. Misty Evans’ son was in his pajamas, sitting on the couch, as he talked to a doctor. When asked, his mom, of Lincoln, put the phone close to his mouth so the doc could see the back of his throat. They were taking advantage of telehealth, a new service that lets patients see a doctor via computer, tablet or phone anytime, anywhere.
American Well
JULY 7, 2016
This post originally appeared on [link]. Misty Evans’ son was in his pajamas, sitting on the couch, as he talked to a doctor. When asked, his mom, of Lincoln, put the phone close to his mouth so the doc could see the back of his throat. They were taking advantage of telehealth, a new service that lets patients see a doctor via computer, tablet or phone anytime, anywhere.
American Well
JULY 5, 2016
Telehealth is a phenomenon growing at breakneck pace, with some industry analysts estimating the global telehealth technology market at $18 billion and projecting 18-percent annual growth through 2020. It’s happening so fast, in fact, that adoption can sometimes outpace our grasp of exactly how providers are using telehealth. We need a better picture of both the challenges and opportunities healthcare providers see on a growing list of telehealth applications and delivery models.
Speaker: Dr. Mauvareen Beverley, Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Specialist
If you’re a healthcare provider, chances are you have experienced symptoms of burnout yourself or have colleagues who are currently facing extreme career dissatisfaction. One of the many ways to partially alleviate burnout is active patient engagement. By engaging with patients to understand their needs and preferences, healthcare providers can develop treatments tailored to the individual patient.
Insulin Nation
JULY 27, 2016
We often say that no two cases of Type 1 diabetes behave in the same way, and that each presents its own set of challenges. Diabetes presents itself differently depending on whether one was diagnosed in childhood or adulthood, and having both insulin resistance and Type 1 diabetes is more difficult to manage than just Type 1 diabetes alone. And then there are the diagnostic grey areas, including Latent Autoimmune Diabetes (LADA), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY), and what is sometimes
Insulin Nation
JULY 28, 2016
Having a child diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes can be traumatic, and adjusting to life with Type 1 can be a daunting task. Recent studies suggest that the best way to ensure quality diabetes care for children with Type 1 is to take care of their parents. According to a study by the Yale School of Nursing, 33.5 percent of parents of children with Type 1 experience psychological distress around the time of a child’s diagnosis, and 19 percent of these parents still express such distress four years l
Insulin Nation
JULY 27, 2016
Is the stress of the 2016 election cycle wreaking havoc on your blood sugar levels? We have a fresh batch of diabetes-themed memes to help – and this time we’ve given them a (non-partisan) political theme. (Silly pictures of the candidates and former candidates appear in alphabetical order by last name.). No matter which candidate you prefer, please, please, please remember to vote on November 8th.
Insulin Nation
JULY 14, 2016
On Facebook, there was a lot of talk about our story of a softball player kicked off a team because of Type 1 diabetes. Here are some of the top comments*: Honey, you fight them all the way! Don’t give up. -Becky I. As a Type 1 diabetic since the age of five, I never sat out a game, practice, or competition of any sport I participated in. My parents treated me as if I was just like all the other kids and made sure I was never alienated or treated differently.
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E-CareManagement
JULY 22, 2016
A “ Platform Revolution ” is sweeping America. Platforms like Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple, and Airbnb are turning existing industries inside-out and creating new landscapes never yet dreamed of. …but healthcare hasn’t been affected much…yet. Below, I’ll briefly explain: Why healthcare has been slow to adopt platforms. What’s changing. Why in the long-run healthcare promises to become the pinnacle platform industry.
Healthcare Exchange Standards
JULY 12, 2016
In all the networking and interviewing I have been doing lately I have been thinking more and more about a really cool project that I would love to participate in. As far as I know someone must have tried this, but it will take many technology advancements yet. So if anyone is working on this, I want to talk to you and see if I can get on your team.
Insulin Nation
JULY 6, 2016
After we shared a story of a Type 1 diabetes family detained by airport security, we asked readers to share their thoughts about going through airport security. Here’s what they had to say*: I’m travelling from Perth, Western Australia to Bali in September and freaking out about how I will be treated carrying an insulin pump. -Eliza S. I was stopped on Monday when they found my Humalog and Lantus pens.
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